Cleveland Browns 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Cleveland Browns' 2027 opponents include home games against Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Colts, Packers, and road games against Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Patriots, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Denver Broncos | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Indianapolis Colts | Same-place finisher, AFC South | Projected |
| Green Bay Packers | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Arizona Cardinals | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| San Francisco 49ers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Same-place finisher, AFC East | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Browns' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.5% win rate — the 5th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Browns play in 2027?
The Browns play 17 games in 2027: home games against Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Colts, Packers, and road games against Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Patriots. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Browns have in 2027?
The Browns have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Browns' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Browns' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC North rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Browns finish in 2026.
What is the Browns' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Browns' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.5% win rate — the 5th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Cleveland Browns: 12 rushing and 74 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Oct 19, 2025 · Quinshon Judkins · 84 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 16, 2012 · Trent Richardson · 28 yds, 2 TD
- Nov 28, 2010 · Peyton Hillis · 131 yds, 3 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Sep 27, 2026 · Harold Fannin Jr. · 7 rec, 51 yds, 2 TD
- Dec 29, 2024 · Jerry Jeudy · 12 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD
- Dec 2, 2024 · Jerry Jeudy · 9 rec, 235 yds, 1 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026